Objective: This course is carefully crafted for the novice engineers and technicians who wish to enhance their understanding of the reciprocating gas engines.
Course Description: This course is broken into five sectionsstarting withan overviewof the reciprocating gas engines including different types, applications, and a brief history. The second section covers the fundamental principles of the reciprocating engines. Section 3 delves into the engine components and is followed by Section 4 that covers the major engine systems. The fifth and final section elaborates on the engine control system and its components.
Course Content:
Section 1 : Gas Engine Overview
- History
- Ignition Types, Valve Location, Cylinder Types, and Engine Cycle
- Applications
Section 2 : Fundamental Principles
- Otto Cycle
Section 3 : Engine Components
- Crankcase and Block
- Crankshaft
- Connecting Rods
- Pistons
- Cylinders
- Valves
- Spark Plugs
- Camshaft
- Turbocharger and Intercooler
- Carburettor
- Intake Manifold
- Exhaust Manifold
Section 4 : Engine Systems
- Fuel System
- Ignition System
- Cooling System
- Lubrication System
- Breather System
Section 5 : Engine Control System
- Start-stop
- Ignition System
- Knock Detection
- Air/Fuel Ratio
- Turbocharger
- Speed Governing